Peugeot 206 1998 vs Ford KA 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 60 HP | |
| Torque: | 135 NM | 105 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.5 seconds | 15.4 seconds | |
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Peugeot 206 is more dynamic to drive. Peugeot 206 engine produces 30 HP more power than Ford KA, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Ford KA. Thanks to more power Peugeot 206 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.4 l/100km | 6.8 l/100km | |
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The Ford KA is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Peugeot 206 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford KA, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Peugeot 206 could require 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Peugeot 206 consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford KA. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 42 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 620 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km on highway | 760 km on highway | ||
| 590 km with real consumption | 610 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 320'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Peugeot 206 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Citroen Xsara, Peugeot 306, Citroen Xsara Picasso, Peugeot 106 | Used also on Ford Fiesta | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Peugeot 206 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.82 m | 3.62 m | |
| Width: | 1.65 m | 1.63 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.37 m | |
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Peugeot 206 is larger. Peugeot 206 is 20 cm longer than the Ford KA, 2 cm wider, while the height of Peugeot 206 is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 245 litres | 186 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1130 litres | 724 litres | |
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Peugeot 206 has more luggage capacity. Peugeot 206 has 59 litres more trunk space than the Ford KA. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Peugeot 206 (by 406 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.9 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 206 is 0.1 metres more than that of the Ford KA. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`525 | 1`265 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | below average | low | |
| Peugeot 206 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford KA has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Peugeot 206, so Peugeot 206 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 800 | |
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